2021 CPIP-F Case 6: Transfusion Medicine – What’s New in Bacterial Mitigation Strategies? - CPIP0606W.2021
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Become familiar with the strategies that blood suppliers are implementing and be prepared for the potential impact to your blood bank’s inventory.

Credit Type: CME
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Launch Date: June 21, 2021
Expiration Date: June 20, 2024 11:59 PM (CT)
Pricing: Junior Member Fee: $10.00
MOC Category: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care

Registration Information
THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES CREDIT CARD PAYMENT. If you ordered this product in advance, click Learning Search to locate the activity.

To enroll in the series with one easy payment, or to enroll multiple participants from the same institution, call 800-323-4040 option 1. This option is only available until December 31, 2021, after this date this activity is only accessible by an online credit card payment.

Description
In the years 2014-2018, microbial contamination of blood products was the third leading cause of transfusion-related fatality. In 2019, the FDA updated their guidance for bacterial mitigation strategies, which will result in significant changes to how platelets are manufactured. In this activity, new strategies for bacterial mitigation in platelets will be reviewed.

This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

  1. Describe how to create an evaluation plan for patients with suspected transfusion-transmitted bacterial infections.
  2. List new FDA requirements for bacterial mitigation in platelet units.
  3. Explain the mechanism of action of pathogen reduction technology.
  4. Compare the benefits and drawbacks of pathogen reduction technology and large-volume delayed sampling.

Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program

CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.

Technical Requirements
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available June 21, 2021, and expire June 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM (CT).Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

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2021 CPIP-F Case 6: Transfusion Medicine – What’s New in Bacterial Mitigation Strategies?